2020 (59th)
Highland Games
From: David Abercrombie, Chairman Lesmahagow Highland Games Society
In light of the unfolding national situation, the organising committee of Lesmahagow Highland Games have sadly come to the conclusion that we have no option but to cancel this year’s Games Day and associated events.
We are sure that you will understand that everyone’s safety will always come first, and with significant members of our community potentially being asked to avoid social contact for the next twelve weeks or so (taking us into mid-June), there really is no alternative. We have many groups and suppliers that would require notice and the ability to make other plans, hence the early decision.
Disappointing as this may be, and particularly in light of the village’s businesses and individuals support, as well as a successful fundraising year, the committee can promise that next year’s Games will be well worth the wait.
We also hope that our already-appointed Chieftain, Tartan Queen, Princesses and Clansmen will take their places on stage in June next year…
The committee will communicate directly with those individuals and suppliers concerned – and maybe we can have a big village party event when all of this is over!
David Abercrombie, Keith Orr, Lynn Callan & Allan Brown (LHG Office Bearers) & Committee
Saturday 20th June 2020
The Glebe, Lesmahagow
EVENT CANCELLED
ON 18th March 2020
SatNav: ML11 0DB
M74 Southbound - JUNCTION 9
M74 Northbound - JUNCTION 10
Games start around 12noon
FREE ENTRY FOR ALL !!
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To register to take part in the Procession or Decorated Scarecrow Competion please contact the Secretary Lynn Callan at lynncallan@talktalk.net or 01555-894514
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Chieftain's Procession
- Abbeygreen
FROM AROUND 11.45am
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Pipe Bands
Heavy Events, Dancing Display
Junior Athletics, Side Shows
and more events being lined up...
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For all trader enquiries - please contact
Allan Brown, on 07495-168710
We have various pitches available around the Games arena to suit all sizes...
Please state dimensions required and type of stall when making application...
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GAMES DAY PROGRAMME 2020
10.40 Floats assemble at Woodpark Primary School Car Park
11.00 Judging of the Floats
11.15 Chieftain's Procession leaves Woodpark Primary School
11.40 Chieftain's Procession leaves Turfholm
11.45 Chieftain's Procession on Abbeygreen
12.00 Chieftain's Procession arrives The Glebe
12.15 Crowning Event - Main Stage
12.25 Chieftian Opens 59th Highland Games
12.30 Heavyweight Contest begins
12.30 Pipe Bands Commence
13.00 Backhold Wrestling Contest begins
13.00 Highland Dancing Display Commences
13.30 Gymnastics Display Commences
14.00 Junior Athletics
16.30 Finale: Massed Assembly of Pipe Bands and Salute to the Chieftain
16.35 Chieftain's Address & Prize Giving
16.45 Bands Beat the Retreat on Abbeygreen
Please Note: All timings are approximate
please arrive early to avoid disappointment!
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MISSED THE 2019 PROGRAMME?
A few still available at £2 each
Tel 07702-684214
Lots of Photos from last year's Games & Procession...